Pandy said: Long have we watched every move that she makes “The Queen of Loch Garten,” we say Note her fish-calling, chick-raising, minding the nest And keeping intruders at bay Why did she leave us so early last year? We humans are eager to know Was it just too much stress, losing all but her home? What instinct had told her to go? Filled with such doubts, we all questioned her fate Would year number fifteen occur? Then with nonchalant landing, all blind to our angst The beautiful EJ returns!
Long have we watched every move that she makes
“The Queen of Loch Garten,” we say
Note her fish-calling, chick-raising, minding the nest
And keeping intruders at bay
Why did she leave us so early last year?
We humans are eager to know
Was it just too much stress, losing all but her home?
What instinct had told her to go?
Filled with such doubts, we all questioned her fate
Would year number fifteen occur?
Then with nonchalant landing, all blind to our angst
The beautiful EJ returns!
Whoever among us was convinced that we would never see EJ again will have been thrilled to have been surprised by Her Majesty yesterday.
May she receive the strong support of a good mate that she deserves!
EJ's return, for those who weren't here:
During EJ's visit to her nest, there were hardly any bottom-of-pic glitches, as if they held their breath in honour of her ;)
IMAGICAT
birdnuts said:I don't suppose we'll ever know what happened to Odin
Yes, but he's not late yet, Birdnuts ;)
Great top see EJ back in her rightful place, I just wonder if Odin will arrive this year? but what ever happens I hope EJ has a much easier time of things this year.
EJ has not been seen by the staff today so far.
Birdies LG DU update.
I wonder if she is eyeing up another nest somewhere, hedging her bets in case CT6 shows up? She gave EJ so much hassle last year :(
Or checking out the talent, hee hee :P
Blue 24 is back at Dyfi
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Just spotted her as she flew. Good news ? Of course it is, she made one fantastic journey.
Strange she hasn't been seen this morning. You could be right Moffer, not good news for us though.
All my favourite ladies are lining up nicely. If Mrs G and Clarach arrive safely now I will be one happy bunny.
Thanks for the info, Mike.
moffer said:I wonder if she is eyeing up another nest somewhere
That's crossed my mind.
I presume these were both her, after she left the nest yesterday - whoever it was really scooted by!
Look what I've done to my VLC, which I won't be using a lot for LG, admittedly, now that we have this vastly improved cam, but you'll have to rescue me, MOFFER, because I need it for other things :'( :'( :'(
Maybe it's not so bad after all, shall wait and see when there's an osprey on the nest.
Limpy said: Blue 24 is back at Dyfi
Oh, wow, thank you, LIMPY - so happy that she is safely home. Now, what? ;)